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Nicholas Priest
At-large · 8 terms in this record
Nicholas C. Priest; Nick Priest
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Priest as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 12 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (12)
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2020 · Special: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Joint: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Special: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Special: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
May 18Joint appointment of Brian Curtin to the Burlington Housing…Motion: Motion: With the selection of six to two, Selectman Tigges moved…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Yes
May 18, 2020 (Joint meeting): Joint appointment of Brian Curtin to the Burlington Housing Authority (with the Housing Authority)
Motion: With the selection of six to two, Selectman Tigges moved to appoint Brian Curtin as a member of the Burlington Housing Authority. Seconded by Burlington Housing Member Bernice Ferguson with Selectman Hogan voting aye, BHA member Howard voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, BHA member Wells-Bean voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, BHA Member Ferguson voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and BHA Member Fay voting aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hogan, Priest, Runyan, TiggesJoint roll call with the Burlington Housing Authority. Before the motion the two boards chose between two candidates by a tally (Brian Curtin six, Kerry Donahue two; Selectmen Tigges, Hogan and Runyan chose Curtin, Selectman Priest chose Donahue). The minutes say the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen would vote only to break a tie, so Joseph Morandi is not shown voting. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: With the selection of six to two, Selectman Tigges moved to appoint Brian Curtin as a member of the Burlington Housing Authority. Seconded by Burlington Housing Member Bernice Ferguson with Selectman Hogan voting aye, BHA member Howard voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, BHA member Wells-Bean voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, BHA Member Ferguson voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and BHA Member Fay voting aye..” (Motion: Tigges)
May 18Approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submittedMotion: Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the minutes of April 27,…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Not recorded
May 18, 2020 (Joint meeting): Approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-0)
The roll call lists Robert Hogan aye; Michael Runyan aye; James Tigges aye; Nicholas Priest aye; Joseph Morandi aye, but the minutes record the vote as (4-0-0); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
May 11Approve the Minutes of February 24, 2020 and March…Motion: Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Minutes of February 24,…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Not recorded
May 11, 2020: Approve the Minutes of February 24, 2020 and March 9, 2020 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Minutes of February 24, 2020 and March 9, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-1 with Selectman Hogan abstaining)
The roll call lists Michael Runyan aye; James Tigges aye; Nicholas Priest aye; Joseph Morandi aye, but the minutes record the vote as (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Minutes of February 24, 2020 and March 9, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-1 with Selectman Hogan abstaining).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Priest)
Apr 13Approve the following warrant articles (as numbered during the…Motion: Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the following warrant articles (as…Passed 3–2 · Priest: No
April 13, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the following warrant articles (as numbered during the April 13, 2020 Meeting) (7-10) Drainage and Stream Cleaning (7-12) Tyco Dry Valves (7-13) Facility Upgrades-Energy Conservation...
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the following warrant articles (as numbered during the April 13, 2020 Meeting) (7-10) Drainage and Stream Cleaning (7-12) Tyco Dry Valves (7-13) Facility Upgrades-Energy Conservation (7-14) Pine Haven Roof and Cupola Repair (7-15) Town Hall Generator (7-16) Vinebrook Filter Repair (7-30) Francis Wyman Pump Station Design (7-31)Pump Station Maintenance (11) MWRA I/I Debt Service (14) Road and Parking Lot Construction (16) Acceptance of Chapter 90 (19) Transfer from Water Stabilization Fund Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting no, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting no and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (3-2-0 with Selectman Runyan and Priest voting against)
Voted: No
Yes: Hogan, Morandi, TiggesNo: Priest, Runyan
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the following warrant articles (as numbered during the April 13, 2020 Meeting) (7-10) Drainage and Stream Cleaning (7-12) Tyco Dry Valves (7-13) Facility Upgrades-Energy Conservation (7-14) Pine Haven Roof and Cupola Repair (7-15) Town Hall Generator (7-16) Vinebrook Filter Repair (7-30) Francis Wyman Pump Station Design (7-31)Pump Station Maintenance (11) MWRA I/I Debt Service (14) Road and Parking Lot Construction (16) Acceptance of Chapter 90 (19) Transfer from Water Stabilization Fund Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting no, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting no and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (3-2-0 with Selectman Runyan and Priest voting against).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Apr 13Approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as submittedMotion: Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the February 10, 2020 minutes…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Yes
April 13, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as submitted
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting to abstain, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-1 with Selectman Hogan abstaining)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Morandi, Priest, Runyan, TiggesAbstained: Hogan
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting to abstain, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-1 with Selectman Hogan abstaining).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Apr 6Approve the Police Patrol Contract for FY21 and FY22…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the Police Patrol Contract for…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Yes
April 6, 2020: Approve the Police Patrol Contract for FY21 and FY22 as presented
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the Police Patrol Contract for FY21 and FY22 as presented. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. Roll call vote: Selectmen J. Tigges, abstained; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (4-0-1 with Selectman Tigges abstaining)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hogan, Morandi, Priest, RunyanAbstained: TiggesThe roll call does not list Joseph Morandi; the count (4-0-1) matches all five members present with Joseph Morandi voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the Police Patrol Contract for FY21 and FY22 as presented. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. Roll call vote: Selectmen J. Tigges, abstained; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (4-0-1 with Selectman Tigges abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Apr 6Approve the Burlington, MA Declaration of Emergency as presentedMotion: Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Burlington, MA Declaration of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
April 6, 2020: Approve the Burlington, MA Declaration of Emergency as presented
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Burlington, MA Declaration of Emergency as presented. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. Roll call vote: Selectmen J. Tigges, aye; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Joseph Morandi; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Joseph Morandi voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Burlington, MA Declaration of Emergency as presented. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. Roll call vote: Selectmen J. Tigges, aye; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Apr 6Approve the changing of the date for Town Meeting…Motion: Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the changing of the date…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
April 6, 2020: Approve the changing of the date for Town Meeting from Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. to Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the changing of the date for Town Meeting from Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. to Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7:30. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. Roll call vote: Selectmen J. Tigges, aye; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Joseph Morandi; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Joseph Morandi voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the changing of the date for Town Meeting from Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. to Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7:30. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. Roll call vote: Selectmen J. Tigges, aye; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Apr 6Approve the placement of a memorial bench at Mill…Motion: Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the placement of a memorial…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
April 6, 2020: Approve the placement of a memorial bench at Mill Pond Reservoir
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the placement of a memorial bench at Mill Pond Reservoir. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. Roll call vote: Selectman J. Tigges, aye; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Joseph Morandi; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Joseph Morandi voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the placement of a memorial bench at Mill Pond Reservoir. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. Roll call vote: Selectman J. Tigges, aye; Selectman R. Hogan, aye; Selectman M. Runyan, aye; Selectman N. Priest, aye. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Feb 10Accept the budget of the Fire Department for FY2021Motion: Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to accept the budget of the Fire…Passed 3–0 · Priest: Yes
February 10, 2020: Accept the budget of the Fire Department for FY2021
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to accept the budget of the Fire Department for FY2021. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (3-0-1 with Selectman Runyan abstaining)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Morandi, Priest, TiggesAbstained: Runyan
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to accept the budget of the Fire Department for FY2021. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (3-0-1 with Selectman Runyan abstaining).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Votes with no disagreement (55)
From the Burlington Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Burlington, Select Board page (captioned group photo). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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